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Cyprian and Rona
Date: 9/13/2015, Categories: Historical, Author: Benvolios_cousin, Rating: , Source: LushStories
violence than he was at ruling. His poor management of the empire had led to ruin for the Roman people, and yet his mighty temper and tendency to strike out violently at politicians or military leaders who opposed halted most efforts to replace him. He was indeed powerful, but his enemies grew more numerous every day. His penchant for violent sexual behavior was an open secret in the court. His fantasies were morbid and cruel, and his harem reflected his desires. His personal concubines were sullen, ragged women, worn down from years of abuse and neglect. He soon grew tired of them, and would walk the streets finding new “daughters to do their duty”. He was infamous for using, abusing, and discarding younger women, and was always on the hunt for new victims. Cyprian knew this, of course. As Rona left for the royal palace, she tightly gripped the letter from Cyprian to the Caesar. “Don’t worry, Rona. Follow our plan perfectly, and you have nothing to fear. Now, go.” Rona turned to her chariot and sped off. Cyprian worried for her deeply, but knew she was brave, smart, and ready to take on this task. He trusted her, but would not be able to sleep until he had her safely back in his chambers. It was the time of Jubilee, the celebration marking the thirteenth year Cassius Caesar’s rule. As Rona ascended the stairs to the royal palace courtyard, she sensed the familiar mixture of respect and lust from the legionnaires. But she sensed something else. They seemed to be watching ...